uncharacteristic

Example Sentences

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Some were uncharacteristic misses on open chances, Lakers coach JJ Redick conceded, but he commended his players for making the majority of Edwards’ chances difficult.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

English said she did not remember receiving the email, and it was "uncharacteristic" of conversations she had had with Behr.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

"I'll go back to the start of the Six Nations. I thought Steve made some very uncharacteristic comments about a title-decider against France, looking ahead," Jones told the Rugby Unity podcast, published on Monday.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

“One uncharacteristic and fateful act got in the way.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

To Mia’s astonishment, when she pried the house key loose from the key ring and handed it back, Mrs. Delaney pulled her into an uncharacteristic hug.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng